Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using theapana.com (the “Website”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and our Disclaimer. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes to these terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Website Purpose

theapana.com is an informational website and affiliate marketing platform that provides information about Apana Clothing products and yoga apparel. We do not manufacture, sell, or distribute products directly to consumers.

Our primary purposes include:

• Providing product information and reviews
• Offering yoga and wellness-related content
• Facilitating product discovery through affiliate links
• Sharing educational content about sustainable fashion and mindful living

3. Affiliate Relationships

theapana.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click on certain links on our Website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Important Disclosures:

• We are compensated for referring traffic and sales to Amazon and other retailers
• Affiliate commissions do not influence our editorial content or product recommendations
• All purchases are made directly with third-party retailers, not with theapana.com
• We are not responsible for transactions, customer service, or fulfillment

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

Unless otherwise stated, theapana.com and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on this Website. This includes but is not limited to:

• Website design, layout, and graphics
• Original written content and articles
• Logos, branding, and visual elements
• Compilations and arrangements of content

All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access Website content for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set in these terms.

4.2 Your License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any rights to:

• Republish, reproduce, or duplicate content from the Website
• Sell, rent, or sub-license Website material
• Redistribute content from the Website (unless content is specifically made for redistribution)
• Use the Website content for commercial purposes without our express written permission

4.3 Trademarks

Apana™ and all related product names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on this Website are the property of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apana or its parent companies unless explicitly stated.

Use of third-party trademarks on our Website does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Website in any way that:

• Violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmits any harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable material
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Website or related systems
• Interferes with or disrupts the Website or servers/networks connected to the Website
• Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collects or stores personal data about other users without their consent
• Uses automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Website without permission

6. User-Generated Content

If the Website allows users to submit comments, reviews, or other content (“User Content”), you retain ownership of your User Content. However, by submitting content to our Website, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights
• Your content is accurate and not misleading
• Your content does not contain malicious code or viruses

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to post any User Content that violates these terms or that we deem inappropriate.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com and other retailers. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites
• Products or services offered by third parties
• Transactions conducted with third-party retailers
• The accuracy or reliability of information on third-party sites

Your interactions with third-party websites are solely between you and the third party. We strongly advise you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR TIMELINESS OF CONTENT
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION

We do not warrant that the Website will meet your requirements, that it will be available on an uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free basis, or that any defects will be corrected.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THEAPANA.COM, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, OR CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO:

• Your use or inability to use the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Website
• Purchases made through affiliate links
• Any other matter relating to the Website

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Website shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless theapana.com, its owners, operators, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any User Content you submit to the Website

11. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data collection, use, and disclosure practices.

Key Points:

• We collect certain information when you visit our Website
• We use cookies and similar tracking technologies
• We may share information with third-party service providers
• We comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA

12. Email Communications

By providing your email address through newsletter signup, contact forms, or other means, you consent to receive email communications from us, including:

• Newsletters and product updates
• Promotional offers and special deals
• Responses to your inquiries
• Website updates and announcements

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us at support@theapana.com.

13. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@theapana.com, and we will delete such information from our systems.

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect when changes were made.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these Terms and Conditions periodically.

15. Modifications to Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time, including:

• Content, features, or functionality
• Availability of products or information
• Hours of availability
• Equipment needed for access or use

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Website.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey and the United States of America, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New Jersey, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

17. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions or the Website, you agree to first contact us at support@theapana.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

If we cannot resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may pursue formal dispute resolution through the courts as specified in Section 16.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and theapana.com regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: support@theapana.com
Location: Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours